New York Pastrami?

[grisell]

Soon the hot-smoking season comes. Does anyone know a reliable recipe for traditional pastrami made from brisket? No funny stuff, the original please. I know spices can vary, but I'm more curious about the method.

[DanMcG]

Here's what little I know about real pastrami
Katz's deli in NYC uses the naval cut for their pastrami, not the brisket.
They basically cold smoke them, then place in a steam tray to cook and serve it thick sliced and warm.

[grisell]

I knew that about the navel, but that is the lower part of the brisket, right?